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More working with charts, graphs and tables
Science, Maths & Technology

More working with charts, graphs and tables

...mathematical concepts and how to use them, through instruction, worked examples and practice activities: reflecting on mathematics; tables; line graphs; bar charts and histograms; pie charts; analysis draw on a technical glossary, plus a a list of references to further reading and sources of help...More working with charts, graphs and tables: 1 Getting the most from...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
A timeline between The OU and the royal family
History & The Arts

A timeline between The OU and the royal family

...podcast [PRINCE WILLIAM & KATE MIDDLETON DUKE & DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE ROYAL WEDDING WESTMINSTER ABBEY, LONDON 29 APRIL 2011] ©Allstar Picture Library Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo Carolyn Price, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, and Timothy Chappell, director of the Ethics Centre, explore the philosophy of love through Prince William’s marriage to Kate Middleton. Click here to...
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The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub
Education & Development

The Open University and SWAP Learning Hub

...courses for SWAP Access to Humanities and Social Sciences students. More Introductory level courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Suggested courses for SWAP Access to STEM. More Introductory level courses in Childhood Practice, Health Studies and Nursing Suggested courses for SWAP Access to Childhood Practice, Health Studies and Nursing....
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Studying Engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Studying Engineering

...mathematical methods. Alternatively, you may wish to investigate our BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences degree, which allows you to choose a general science study route or to follow a more specialised route in biology, chemistry, physics, Earth sciences, environmental science, or planetary science. If you already have an undergraduate degree and would like to extend your...
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Article 10 mins
Do Something Great
Nature & Environment

Do Something Great

...podcasts and games to help you get involved with the voluntary sector and helping others. What's more, The Open University also co-producied a TV series with the BBC on the subject of intergenerational volunteering - Old School with the Hairy Bikers. Choose from the points below and get stuck in: Learn more about the voluntary sector with our free course where you can...
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Article 5 mins
'As rich as Croesus'
History & The Arts

'As rich as Croesus'

...in 100 objects’, featured one of Croesus’ coins. Visit the BBC website to listen to a podcast and find out more about this remarkable innovation. For a readable summary of Croesus and the Lydians in Sardis, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art website. The American Numismatic Society has a range of images and descriptions of the gold and silver coins found in Sardis....
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The research and modelling of COVID-19
Science, Maths & Technology

The research and modelling of COVID-19

...mathematical terms, which makes it so destructive and widespread compared to earlier viral epidemics such as SARS or Ebola? Sayantan: Mathematically speaking, the transmission rate of COVID-19 seems to be faster than other viral epidemics. Possible explanations provided by biologists concern the ease of spread (through airborne droplets or surfaces) and the nature of...
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Using a scientific calculator
Science, Maths & Technology

Using a scientific calculator

...mathematics (MU123), but would also be useful for many other courses requiring the use of a scientific calculator. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course MU123 Discovering Mathematics...Using a scientific calculator: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the basic functions on your calculator...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs